Manish Sharma Manish Sharma Asked 9 months ago

Can kidney stones break up on their own?

My uncle has a couple of small kidney stones, and he's been told to drink lots of water. He's asking if these stones can naturally break up into smaller, passable pieces just by drinking fluids, or if medical intervention is always needed.

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Anjali Deshpande Anjali Deshpande Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Sometimes very small stones can crumble and pass on their own with high water intake. Practicing deep breathing can help manage the discomfort, but do not force anything. Let your body heal naturally alongside doctor's guidance.

Rajesh Vyas Rajesh Vyas Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

They don't usually dissolve on their own unless they are very tiny uric acid stones. I always suggest keeping a balanced diet and drinking barley water, but make sure to consult your doctor before relying on diet alone.

Tina Mathew Tina Mathew Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, they rarely just shatter on their own inside the body. Certain medications can sometimes help dissolve specific types of stones, but most of the time they just pass intact if they are under 5mm. Better get an ultrasound to check the size.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

They aren't exactly made of sugar, so they won't dissolve like a sweet in tea, haha. But if you drink enough water to fill a small swimming pool, those tiny ones might crumble and slide out without you even noticing!

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Priyanka Sharma Priyanka Sharma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Sometimes tiny ones can pass quietly if you keep drinking lots of water! But for larger ones, they usually need a little help from the doctor to break them down. Keep your spirits high and stay hydrated!

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

In my experience with three stones, they don't break up on their own unless you are taking specific alkalizing syrups prescribed by a doctor. Drink lots of water, but if the stone is bigger than 6mm, you will likely need medical intervention.

Snehal Patil Snehal Patil Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, everyone wishes they would just dissolve on their own, but actually it depends on the size. If it is very small, it might pass easily, but for bigger ones we need doctor's help only. Better to get a quick checkup done.

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